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Forum Ventures

Always-open pitch portal for B2B SaaS and AI founders.

New York, NY, USA

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Description

Forum Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator based in New York City, with additional hubs in San Francisco and Toronto. It is recognized as one of the top accelerators globally for B2B SaaS startups, focusing on helping founders move from initial idea to repeatable revenue.
  • Pre-Seed (Accelerator): This is the core entry point for founders with an MVP or early prototype.
  • Seed & Series A: Through its Seed Fund, the firm leads or participates in institutional rounds for high-growth SaaS companies that have achieved initial market traction.
  • Method: Founders apply through the Forum Ventures application portal.
  • Thematic Tracks: For 2026, the accelerator has specialized tracks for AI/LLM Applications, Fintech, and Supply Chain SaaS.
  • Materials: A pitch deck, a demo of the product (if available), and a detailed breakdown of the founding team's professional background.

Pitch Competition and Deadline (2026)
  • Batch-Based: Forum Ventures runs two major cohorts per year (Winter and Summer).
  • Summer 2026 Cohort: Applications typically open in February 2026 and close in April 2026.
  • Winter 2026 Cohort: Applications are currently active as of January 6, 2026, with the program beginning in late January/early February.

Investment Amount and Percentage Equity
  • Accelerator Investment: A standardized investment of $100,000.
  • Seed Fund Investment: Checks range from $250,000 to $1,000,000.
  • Percentage Equity: In exchange for the $100k and the 15-week program, Forum Ventures typically takes a 7% equity stake.

Eligibility

  • Sector: Exclusively B2B SaaS. They do not invest in hardware, D2C, or B2C.
  • Geography: Primarily North America (US & Canada).
  • Traction: For the accelerator, they accept pre-revenue companies. For the Seed Fund, they typically look for $200k+ in ARR.

Process

The accelerator operates a high-intensity, 15-week program:

  1. Selection: A competitive vetting process involving multiple interviews with the investment team and managing directors.
  2. The 15-Week Sprint: Focuses on "The GTM Engine"—building a predictable sales process, refining the pitch, and securing the first 10 enterprise customers.
  3. Mentorship: Access to a network of 250+ SaaS founders and operators.
  4. Demo Day: A virtual showcase where founders pitch to over 500+ institutional seed and venture investors.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Upfront Capital: Immediate funding to extend runway and focus on sales.
  2. GTM Playbook: Hands-on support in building outbound sales sequences, pricing models, and enterprise contracts.
  3. Investor Network: Direct introductions to later-stage VCs for the "next" round.
  4. Perks: Over $1 million in credits for AWS, Google Cloud, HubSpot, and Stripe.